In this episode of Fertile Conversations, hosted by Farrar Duro, a licensed Fertility Acupuncturist, along with Dr. Katherine Palmerola from IVFMD, we delve into topics such as the benefits of acupuncture in IVF treatment, timing for acupuncture sessions, personalized treatment plans for low ovarian reserve and endometriosis, dietary and lifestyle modifications to improve fertility outcomes, and the usage of supplements like CoQ10 and vitamin D.

This episode also covers the process and expectations around embryo transfer, egg retrieval, and the importance of mental and emotional support during fertility treatments. Listener questions about various fertility concerns, including embryo grading, testing, and the impact of factors like stress and medication response, are addressed with comprehensive insights from both reproductive medicine and acupuncture perspectives.

02:35 Acupuncture and IVF: Insights and Personal Experiences

04:22 Interactive Q&A: Acupuncture Timing and IVF Preparation

06:46 Diet and Lifestyle Tips for IVF Success

14:55 The Power of Acupuncture in IVF: Enhancing Outcomes

22:05 Understanding IVF Results: Egg Retrieval and Expectations

26:55 Supplements and Strategies for Low Ovarian Reserve

27:11 Understanding AMH and Fertility Treatments

27:51 The Role of CoQ10 in Improving Egg Quality

29:15 AMH Fluctuations and External Factors

30:37 Acupuncture Protocol for Fertility Enhancement

33:09 IVF and Acupuncture for Low Ovarian Reserve

35:09 Addressing Male Fertility and Acupuncture Benefits

47:42 Navigating Vitamin D Levels for Fertility

51:00 Embryo Quality, Testing, and Transfer Strategies

About the Host:

Farrar Duro, AP, FABORM

In 2001, Farrar founded Florida Complete Wellness where she specializes in reproductive acupuncture and herbal medicine. After completing her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shandong, China and earning her degree from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in 2000, she became a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine in 2008.

Driven by her own experience overcoming PCOS and endometriosis with Traditional Chinese Medicine and other natural methods, Farrar derives immense fulfillment from sharing her knowledge, and in pursuit of this, she founded The PCOS Revolution Podcast and most recently Fertile Conversations: The IVF and Acupuncture Podcast.

Contact her at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://floridacompletewellness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/flcompletewellness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About the Guest:

Katherine L. Palmerola, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Palmerola has clinical expertise in all aspects of the diagnosis and management of infertility. Her specific interests include ⁠preimplantation genetic testing⁠, fertility preservation, third-party reproduction, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and hysteroscopy. She is committed to providing an evidenced-based – yet personalized – approach to fertility treatment and looks forward to helping patients achieve their dreams.

Contact her at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ivfmd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivfmd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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